9 Lessons From Blind Bartimaeus

Luke 18:35-43 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

 First, Bartimaeus enquired. He heard the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. Don’t remain in ignorance – you will miss the happening, especially when you are blind. The enquiry helped him to act. They told him it was Jesus of Nazareth. “What! Jesus” to him, this is an opportunity he cannot miss. Jesus The Compassionate Healer, The Emancipator, The Prince of Peace. No way will he miss Him.

 Second, he cried out. “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me”. Cry out to Jesus today for any sickness, be it physical, emotional, spiritual, depression, anger, lies, deception, bitterness, unforgiveness. Don’t miss Him. Get your miracle!

 Third, he used his strength to overcome his weakness. He cannot see, but he can hear and shout, so he put the two into action. He kept what he had in high receptivity. Don’t grudge over what you do not have, excel in what you have.

  Fourth, he did not allow the crowd to talk him out of his blessing. The crowd rebuked him. The same crowd looking for mercy as he was. They can see and follow, so no one will hinder or shut him down. If he listens to them, he would lose out. Remember Job’s friends, they came to judge and to say what they have no clue about. Satan will always drop words of discouragement to discourage you. Also, the crowd was mixed, some earnest seekers, some to catch Jesus out, some had no bearing at all, just fascinated. Be careful the voices you listen to, they may deter your miracle of deliverance and spiritual growth. They will try to talk you out of your conviction and zeal, quench your desire and thirst for righteousness. Bring doubt and confusion to you. If you listen to their distractions, your miracle will be far.

  Fifth, all things work together for good - the crowd's shouting down on Bartimaeus heightened the noise and brought Jesus attention to him. Whatever is exacerbating your sorrow will only bring you closer Elohim in Jesus' Name Amen.

Sixth, he was importunate. He cried out the more “Thou son of David, have mercy on me”. That was a good way to ask. He didn't want to miss it, whatever caused the blindness, he just wanted The Lord to have mercy on me.

 Seventh, the power of a direct statement. When Jesus asked, “What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee?”, Bartimaeus replied, “Lord, that I may receive my sight”. Simple, not too much ado. What do you want Jesus to do for you?

 Eight, he was a grateful person. He got his sight and glorified God. Are you a person of gratitude, do you forget too soon? Do you carry along as if nothing happened and display ingratitude?

Ninth, Bartimaeus had faith.